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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Saturday the nomination of five appointments to The University of New Mexico Board of Regents. The diverse group of leaders include some familiar names at UNM with several having previous ties to the University. The...

A Celebration of Life service for former Dean of Students at The University of New Mexico, Karen Glaser, will be held Saturday, Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. in the UNM Alumni Chapel. Glaser was the supervisor of core student life functions including residence...

The 2019 session of the NM Legislature commences next Tuesday Jan. 15, at noon with the opening session featuring Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham delivering her first State of the State after taking over for outgoing Gov. Susana Martinez on Jan. 1. For 60...

Interim Provost Richard L. Wood announced today the appointment of Shawn Berman as acting dean of the Anderson School of Management (ASM) effective Jan. 1, 2019. During this time, ASM Dean Craig White will serve as interim senior vice president for...

The University of New Mexico’s Center for Financial Capability hosts Get Financial [P]aid on Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 3:30 p.m. to help students tackle the world of Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA. Every year, millions of families submit...

The University of New Mexico has announced listening sessions for faculty, staff and students to allow the campus community to provide its perspectives about the future direction for the position of Finance and Executive Administration. The search firm,...

University of New Mexico interim Provost Richard Wood has named Dr. Barbara L. Rodríguez as interim senior vice provost. She replaces Wood during his interim appointment as provost through June 2019, announced by President Garnett S. Stokes last...

University of New Mexico President Garnett Stokes has named Loretta Martinez as chief legal counsel. This is Stokes’ first permanent leadership appointment since she took office in March of this year. “Ms. Martinez brings a proven record of leadership,...

University of New Mexico President Garnett Stokes has named Rich Wood as interim provost effective Sept. 1. He replaces Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, Chaouki Abdallah, who tendered his resignation earlier this summer to...

Elizabeth (Libby) Rodke Washburn will step down as UNM President Garnett S. Stokes’ chief of staff and the University’s chief compliance officer effective Aug. 31. She was appointed chief compliance officer in September 2016, and later tapped to take on...

The University of New Mexico, including UNM Rio Rancho, will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 19, due to weather conditions. UNM employees in previously designated critical areas will be expected to maintain regular work schedules. All non-essential employees, ...

Recent rankings complied by Business Insider listed The University of New Mexico as one of the most underrated colleges in the United States. To compile the ranking, Business Insider evaluated several career and outcome-based metrics for each of the...

It is said that people and pets are better together. In fact, there is scientific evidence supporting the health benefits of cuddling a furry friend. To honor these special relationships and related responsibilities, The University of New Mexico’s...

During times of inclement weather, The University of New Mexico utilizes several methods of communication to alert the campus community with specific information about the Albuquerque campus regarding weather-related closures and delays including...

A 2017 report from the National Alliance to End Homelessness notes that more than 500,000 people in the United States are experiencing homelessness. Of those, about 2,500 live in New Mexico. It’s a statistic The University of New Mexico is looking to...

The University of New Mexico School of Law has welcomed two new full-time faculty members including Assistant Professor of Law Paul Figueroa and Visiting Professor of Law Patrick Parenteau. “We are very pleased to have Professors Figueroa and Parenteau...

Since the official ground breaking in June 2018, great progress has been made to expand and renew Johnson Center’s existing recreational facility. Crews have completed demolition work at the site to prepare for the expansion at the southeast corner of...

With southern origins dating back to the time of American slavery, soul food remains a modern-day staple of African American cuisine across the country. For the fourth year running, The University of New Mexico’s African American Student Services (AASS)...

The Durable Module Materials Consortium, commonly known as DuraMAT, recently awarded $3.3 million in funding to several entities, including The University of New Mexico, for renewable energy projects. Sang M. Han, Regents’ Professor in the departments...

VIQTORY, an organization that connects the military community to civilian employment and educational opportunities has released the 2019-2020 Military Friendly®​ ​Schools list. At the top of that list is The University of New Mexico (UNM) for its...

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African American Student Services (AASS) kicked off the Black History Month with a flag raising ceremony, adding the Pan African flag to the U.S. and New Mexico flags flying in front of Scholes Hall. The tradition has been done annually at UNM for more than 22 years.

(l. to r.): UNM President Garnett S. Stokes sits with Jaron Kee (BA/MD Program), Dr. Leslie Strickler (Professor of Pediatrics), Dr. Vanessa Svihla (Associate Professor, OILS), and students Lauren Zundel (Physics) and Sumit Patel (BA/MD). The students and faculty were honored for various accomplishments by the New Mexico House of Representatives and Senate at UNM Day.

Over 650 students enjoyed a fun kick-off to fall finals week 2018 with free food and drinks, dancing, games and giveaways in the Student Union Building. The annual event also partners with UNM’s Center for Academic Program Support for anyone with last minute exam questions.

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